CPC C25D 17/008 (2013.01) [C25D 17/02 (2013.01); C25D 17/12 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. An electroplating system comprising:
a tank comprising an anode, wherein the tank is configured in a horizontal orientation having a length greater than its height;
a component part disposed within the tank and functioning as a cathode;
an electrical connection, coupled to the anode and cathode, for providing an electric current;
a current shield around the component part;
rollers positioned on top of the current shield to deflect the current shield downward to match any deflection of the component part; and
a supply line for delivering an electrolytic fluid to within the tank.
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